Set to replace the outgoing Vanquish, the new DBS Superleggera is expected to borrow much from the DB11 – much like the last DBS was based on the old DB9, only turned up to 11 (or well past it).

As you can see, it has mostly fresh bodywork – rendered almost entirely in carbon fiber to help cut a good 160 pounds (72 kg) off the curb weight, now down to a reported 3,733 lbs (<1,700 kg). The grille is larger and the lines crisper, thanks to what we expect is a collaborative effort with Carrozzeria Touring – which lays a stronger claim to the Superleggera handle than Lamborghini ever did.

The new DBS is far more than a rebodied DB11, though. The 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 is expected to produce some 715 horsepower (533 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque, channeled to the rear wheels via the same (but retuned) eight-speed automatic transmission as the DB11.

The suspension is also said to be a bit lower, with active dampers, larger carbon-ceramic brakes, and more – all of which add up to greater performance potential. Word has it that it’ll run 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in just 3.4 seconds, while 0-100mph takes 6.4 seconds.

We’ll hold off on calling these details “official” until we hear them from the manufacturer itself later today. But from what we’ve seen so far, Aston’s new flagship GT looks to be the stuff of legend.

Wow that’s a very agressive looking car. It kinda loses that distinct Aston-Martin look from the rear, that we’ve been used to seeing since like the DB7 and stuff though. But to be fair if they linked up with la Carrozziera Touring, it wasn’t just to make a classic Aston. And looking at this, it not only looks agressive and different, but good also and that’s the most important. So job done, plus that sub 1700kg weight for a four seater turbo V12 car that i find impressive !

Elmediterraneo

Bentley you have to reply to this ! Make a +700hp Continental GT Speed as soon as possible.
Knowing that Mercedes is also coming with their 800 hp hybrid next generation AMG S73 Coupe and BMW as well with the 650 hp M8 ! And I can’t wait to see too the Ferrari GTC4Lusso replacement that will ditch the shooting-brake form and look back to a more classic and elegant coupe style knowing that they are working on a SUV for those who needs praticallity.
That’s a pure european rivalry at its finest ! Love it !

iea96

That is a beauty right there.

Belthronding

OMFG!!!

Infinite1

Car is gorgeous, love that color on it!

Shtekeris

Man, it must be tough being rich these days. So many beautiful cars coming out everywhere, how to choose…

Belthronding

it is simple,if you can’t choose any,then you go for the best one,aston martin:)

It is pretty yeah, but I just disappointed that they couldn’t differentiate it more from DB11.

Bo Hanan

Damn!

Miknik

That has a lower load sill than many hatchbacks and estates, kudos for building in a practical side as well…

Ruel Lewis

Dissapointed and underwhelmed. It just looks like they stuck a bunch of db11 and vantage parts together instead of creating something unique. I still prefer the look of the previous vanquish and DBS.

PkmnHK12

I agree, the previous Vanquish and the previous DBS still looks pretty better, as well as the previous Vantage. I mean for this new DBS Superleggera, I don’t like the look of that larger grille, looks so much weirder compared to that new Vantage which I also don’t like it as I preferred the previous Vantage. And even the rear design, it looks very unnatural, and doesn’t look like an Aston, it seems that they copied some of Porsche’s rear-lights designs from the 911, Cayenne and Macan and having that singular-stroke lights which looked like something came out from 1990s vehicles.

Overall the design of that new DBS Superleggera is way too generic compared to the DB11.

Vassilis

Very, very nice! Love how they differentiated the taillights and how aggressive the front looks. Great job.

Jay D

holy f**k, that is sexy!!

Mike

Side profile kind of looks like an F-type, especially from the hood down. Definitely not a bad thing…

Mr. Crankypants

Not that I’ll ever have to look at one in my garage…but IF I do I’ll toss a blanket over that gaping maw of a grille.

Lloyd Anthony D Peters

As beautiful as this is. I hope there’s a badge delete option. Because the “Aston Martin” on the back looks like someone went to auto zone. It’s just not aesthetically pleasing to me.